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Q: How much time can a habitual offender charge add to a plea bargain for felony fleeing

My boyfriend was offered 18 month plea but requested to take it to trial.on A felony fleeing charge but didn't go to his trial after learning they was trying to charge him as a habitual offender....they say if he turns himself in they will still offer the 18 months but add the habitual charge still

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Degen Clow
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Degen Clow
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  • Bryant, AR
  • Licensed in Arkansas

A: Felony fleeing is a D felony which has a range of 0-6 years, with a small Hab the range is 0-12 years, with a Big Hab the range is 0-15 years. The Hab only increases the range, not necessarily the sentence.

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